US3871198A
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Door lock means
Assignee: AL Hansen Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1973-11-09
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1993-11-09
Abstract
Abstract A lock bolt operating handle assembly having a pan-shaped housing unit presenting front and back face portions in spacedapart planes and a closed exposed front surface. A lock bolt engaging and operating member is located rearwardly of the exposed front surface and projects through the plane of the back face portion. Arm means pivotally mount the operating member in the housing unit on an axis intermediate of the planes of the front and back face portions and project through the exposed front surface. A handle, normally lying intermediate of the planes of the front and back face portions, is secured to the arm means forwardly of the exposed front surface for effecting pivotal movement of the arm means and the operating member.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenneth J Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:00
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05C; E05C1/00; E05C1/08; E05C1/12; E05C1/14; E05C1/145; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/096; Y10T292/0969; Y10T292/097; Y10T292/0994; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5093; Y10T70/5155; Y10T70/5199; Y10T70/5372; Y10T70/5385; Y10T70/5389; Y10T70/5394; Y10T70/5491; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5757; Y10T70/5761
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A lock bolt operating handle assembly comprising a pan-shaped housing unit presenting front and back face portions in spacedapart planes and a closed exposed front surface, a lock bolt engaging and operating member located rearwardly of said exposed front surface and projecting through the plane of said back face portion, arm means pivotally mounting said operating member in said housing unit on an axis intermediate of the planes of said front and back face portions and projecting through said exposed front surface, and a handle normally lying intermediate of the planes of said front and back face portions and secured to said arm means forwardly of said exposed front surface for effecting pivotal movement of said arm means and said operating member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A lock bolt operating handle assembly comprising a pan-shaped housing unit presenting front and back face portions in spacedapart planes and a closed exposed front surface, a lock bolt engaging and operating member located rearwardly of said exposed front surface and projecting through the plane of said back face portion, arm means pivotally mounting said operating member in said housing unit on an axis intermediate of the planes of said front and back face portions and projecting through said exposed front surface, and a handle normally lying intermediate of the planes of said front and back face portions and secured to said arm means forwardly of said exposed front surface for effecting pivotal movement of said arm means and said operating member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The lock bolt operating handle assembly of claim 1 including a locking member engagable with said operating member and pivotally mounted in said housing unit on an axis normal to the planes of said front and back face portions, and locking means for selectively holding said locking member and said operating member in a locked position against any pivotal movement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
The lock bolt operating handle assembly of claim 1 wherein said housing unit has a main housing section with a recessed area and a bulbous section within said recessed area, said arm means is pivotally mounted in said bulbous section and has ends projecting into said recessed area, and said handle is C-shaped and normally lies within said recessed area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
134 words
A lock bolt operating handle assembly comprising a main pan-shaped housing section with side walls and end walls and a back wall in which an opening is formed, a central bulbous section with a front wall And side walls and end walls and a peripheral back flange secured about the edges of said back wall opening, a lock bolt engaging and operating member located within said bulbous section and projecting through said back wall opening, arm means pivotally mounting said operating member in said side walls of said bulbous section, and a C-shaped handle normally lying in the recessed area intermediate of said side and end walls of said main housing section and said bulbous section and secured to said arm means for effecting pivotal movement of said arm means and said operating member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
134 words
A lock bolt operating handle assembly comprising a main pan-shaped housing section with side walls and end walls and a back wall in which an opening is formed, a central bulbous section with a front wall And side walls and end walls and a peripheral back flange secured about the edges of said back wall opening, a lock bolt engaging and operating member located within said bulbous section and projecting through said back wall opening, arm means pivotally mounting said operating member in said side walls of said bulbous section, and a C-shaped handle normally lying in the recessed area intermediate of said side and end walls of said main housing section and said bulbous section and secured to said arm means for effecting pivotal movement of said arm means and said operating member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The lock bolt operating handle assembly of claim 4 wherein said housing unit includes a back panel secured to said back flange of said bulbous section and having a slot formed therein, and said operating member projects through said slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
61 words
The lock bolt operating handle assembly of claim 4 including a locking member engagable with said operating member and pivotally mounted in said back panel on an axis normal to the plane of the latter, and locking means supported in said bulbous section for selectively holding said locking member and said operating member in a locked position against any pivotal movement.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-17 | 1978-09-16 | 1979-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-17 | 1982-09-16 | 1983-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-17 | 1986-09-16 | 1987-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |